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India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
India hits military targets in Pakistan
New Delhi says it has attacked radars and drones in various locations in response to cross-border attacks launched by Islamabad India has attacked air defense systems in various locations throughout Pakistan in response to Islamabad's attempts to launch cross-border strikes against a number of military targets. Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan said that it had shot down 12 Indian drones overnight, including one that had attacked a military target near Lahore, which is 24 kilometers away from the international border between the countries. "On the night of 7-8 May 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India using drones and missiles, all of which were effectively neutralized by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defense systems," the Indian Defense Ministry said in a statement. "In response, Indian Armed Forces targeted air defense radars and systems in various locations in Pakistan." The ministry added that it had been "reliably learnt that an Air Defense system at Lahore has been neutralized." The Indian attacks causeddamageand wounded soldiers, Pakistani officials were cited as saying by AP. These developments come a day after New Delhi announced Operation Sindoor and struck what it called "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan and the part of Kashmir it controls, in retaliation for a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22. Islamabad has condemned the strikes as a "heinous provocation" and vowed retaliation. Pakistani troops have been firing across the Line of Control since Wednesday. The de facto border stretches between the parts of Kashmir controlled by the two countries. These hostilities have resulted in the loss of sixteen lives, including five children and three women, according to Indian officials. (
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Air defense systems in Pakistan neutralized
New Delhi says it has attacked radars and drones in various locations in response to cross-border attacks launched by Islamabad India has attacked air defense systems in various locations throughout Pakistan in response to Islamabad's attempts to launch cross-border strikes against a number of military targets. Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan said that it had shot down 12 Indian drones overnight, including one that had attacked a military target near Lahore, which is 24 kilometers away from the international border between the countries. "On the night of 7-8 May 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India using drones and missiles, all of which were effectively neutralized by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defense systems," the Indian Defense Ministry said in a statement. "In response, Indian Armed Forces targeted air defense radars and systems in various locations in Pakistan." The ministry added that it had been "reliably learnt that an Air Defense system at Lahore has been neutralized." The Indian attacks caused damage and wounded soldiers, Pakistani officials were cited as saying by AP. These developments come a day after New Delhi announced Operation Sindoor and struck what it called "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan and the part of Kashmir it controls, in retaliation for a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22. READ MORE: India thwarts Pakistan's missile and drone attacks as conflict escalates Islamabad has condemned the strikes as a "heinous provocation" and vowed retaliation. Pakistani troops have been firing across the Line of Control since Wednesday. The de facto border stretches between the parts of Kashmir controlled by the two countries. These hostilities have resulted in the loss of sixteen lives, including five children and three women, according to Indian officials.
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Air defense systems in Pakistan neutralized India
New Delhi says it has hit radars and drones in various locations in response to cross-border attacks launched by Islamabad India has attacked air defense systems in various locations throughout Pakistan in response to Islamabad's attempts to launch cross-border strikes against a number of military targets. Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan said that it had shot down 12 Indian drones overnight, including one that had attacked a military target near Lahore, which is 24 kilometers away from the international border between the countries. "On the night of 7-8 May 2025, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India using drones and missiles, all of which were effectively neutralized by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defense systems," the Indian Defense Ministry said in a statement. "In response, Indian Armed Forces targeted air defense radars and systems in various locations in Pakistan." The ministry added that it had been "reliably learnt that an Air Defense system at Lahore has been neutralized." The Indian attacks causeddamageand wounded soldiers, Pakistani officials were cited as saying by AP. These developments come a day after New Delhi announced Operation Sindoor and struck what it called "terrorist infrastructure" in Pakistan and the part of Kashmir it controls, in retaliation for a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22. READ MORE: India thwarts Pakistans missile and drone attacks as conflict escalates Islamabad has condemned the strikes as a "heinous provocation" and vowed retaliation. Pakistani troops have been firing across the Line of Control since Wednesday. The de facto border stretches between the parts of Kashmir controlled by the two countries. These hostilities have resulted in the loss of sixteen lives, including five children and three women, according to Indian officials. (
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
India Neutralizes Pakistani Air Defense System In Retaliatory Strike
The Indian Armed Forces successfully disabled a key air defense system in Lahore on May 8, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence. This calculated response matched "the same domain with same intensity" as Pakistan's overnight military activities. "Our forces targeted Air Defence Radars and systems at multiple Pakistani locations," the Press Information Bureau confirmed in their release. Intelligence reports indicate the Lahore air defense system has been effectively neutralized. The operation follows Pakistan's attempted engagement of military targets across Northern and Western India late on May 7. According to defense officials, India's Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defense systems successfully intercepted these threats, with debris recovery now underway at several locations—providing physical evidence of Pakistani aggression. Understanding Air Defense Systems An air defense system comprises multiple integrated mechanisms designed to protect against enemy aerial strikes. While surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) are the most recognizable component, these systems include comprehensive networks of radars, jammers, and warning mechanisms. These systems serve three critical functions: identifying incoming threats, tracking their trajectory, and engaging them effectively. Radars emit radio waves that bounce off approaching objects, alerting operators to potential dangers. Upon threat detection, military personnel determine appropriate countermeasures based on the nature and scale of the incoming threat. Surface-to-air missiles—capable of various strike ranges—can target either enemy aircraft directly or the munitions they deploy. When intercepting enemy munitions, SAMs neutralize threats at high altitudes, often causing the debris to disintegrate before reaching the ground. This protective capability distinguishes between guided missiles (with independent propulsion systems) and gravity-dependent bombs. The neutralization of a city's air defense infrastructure typically precedes bombing operations, suggesting a potential escalation in regional tensions. Defense Countermeasures Beyond Active Systems Beyond the Active Defensive Counter Air operations described above, NATO research identifies two additional protective approaches: Passive Defensive Counter Air (P-DCA) minimizes potential damage through facility hardening, redundant systems, and camouflage techniques, supported by civil defense organizations providing emergency services. Offensive Counter Air (OCA) aims to compromise enemy strike capabilities through direct preemptive action. Pakistan's current air defense arsenal reportedly includes recently acquired Turkish and Chinese systems, supplemented by older American equipment and Soviet-era weaponry. Meanwhile, the situation continues to develop rapidly, with government officials providing regular updates.
